This forward-thinking MA course empowers you to explore and tackle the world’s most pressing social development challenges. You’ll study social development issues such as vulnerability, cultural complexity, resilience, gender inequality, social exclusion, justice, and education policies for development.
What is MA Global Social Development ?
This dynamic programme offers a specific focus on gender analysis a s embedded within an understanding of wider social relations . You’ll study the relationship between economic growth and gender equity, household dynamics, and empowerment. T hese critical topics are at the forefront of the global development goals, and on the agendas of key international development agencies such as Oxfam, the UN and the World Bank .
Y ou'll explore issues like the impact of micro-credit interventions on social inequality and the gendered dynamics of climate change politics. You'll study the significance of gender divisions of labour in development practices and how income generation programmes can empower women. You'll delve into complex cultural topics, such as religious fundamentalism and honour -based violence against women, analysing how social development practitioners can design effective interventions to support community wellbeing.
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
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